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Christopher Cross

rock music · 1980–2008

Christopher Cross
📷 Steven Miller · CC BY 2.0

Picture a sun-drenched afternoon, the soft strumming of a guitar drifting through the air, as Christopher Cross’s smooth vocals take center stage. This American singer and songwriter has a knack for crafting sentimental rock ballads that resonate with a generation. With classics like "Sailing" and "Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)," he captures the essence of longing and adventure, inviting listeners to set their own sails for life’s journey. Tracks such as "Ride Like the Wind" and "Think of Laura" showcase his lyrical prowess and melodic charm, making him a staple on playlists for road trips and lazy Sundays alike. With each note, Cross transports us back to simpler times, when music was a soundtrack to our dreams and heartbeats.

The facts

  • United States
  • rock music, sentimental ballad
  • On Warner Bros. Records, Reprise Records, Ariola

Christopher Cross in the crate

Ride Like the Wind
Christopher Cross
1980
Think of Laura
Christopher Cross
1983
Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)
Christopher Cross
2008

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